Thursday, June 12, 2008

houses on Valley Place

Around 1855:


Yesterday, 2008:


The identical simple forms still stand, in various stages of restoration and disrepair. One of the houses was featured for being among those given historic renovation grants.

This one, at 1326 Valley Place, is for sale:

needs a lot of help / has a ton of potential
(Reminder: this is 3 miles from the US Capitol)

old photo courtesy of the DC Historical Society

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